[ROOFTOP – EVENING PRESENT]
A light breeze flows across the terrace. Thunder rolls in the distance. A boy stands quietly, staring up at the heavy clouds.
He is JIN RYU, 18 years old. A former star. A forgotten name.
JIN (M.C)::
It's crazy… how one single day…
Can flip your entire life upside down.
He grips the railing tightly. His eyes hold a storm of old memories. A flash of roaring fans… bright stage lights… a shining trophy lifted high in the air.
JIN (M.C)::
Two years ago…
I was someone else.
A champion. A legend. A gamer everyone talked about.
JIN (M.C)::
I had just won the National Gaming Tournament.
People from all over the world started following me.
NewTube exploded — 2 million subscribers in months.
I got sponsored by brands. Gamers admired me.
Even schools invited me for speeches.
His voice softens, filled with a hint of sadness.
JIN (M.C)::
I was just 16… and I felt like a king.
But that day… that one cursed, tragic day…
It changed everything.
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[SCENE CHANGE – JIN'S ROOM IN THE PAST 2 YEARS AGO– NIGHT]
A cozy gamer's paradise. Anime posters cover the walls, shelves stacked with manga. RGB lights glow from a powerful gaming setup. Jin laughs at a manga page while slurping hot ramen.
He has headphones around his neck, enjoying the peace of his personal world.
JIN (M.C)::
Even with all that fame, deep down… I was still a normal kid.
I loved anime. Manga. Adventure games. Fighting stories.
That was my life. That was my world.
He leans back, eyes shining.
JIN (M.C)::
For the first time ever…
It felt like I was living my dream.
JIN (M.C)::
But dreams…
Don't Live forever.
---
[JIN'S ROOM – IN PAST AFTERNOON]
Jin is live on stream. His monitor shows an intense multiplayer match. His face is focused, intense. The chat explodes beside the screen.
JIN(M.C)::
Let's gooo! One more kill! Come on—don't lag now!
I've waited MONTHS for this collab!
CHAT (DISPLAYED ON SCREEN):
"Bro you cracked!"
"PRO JIN IS BACK!!"
"Let's gooooooo!"
"Hey, isn't the weather super weird today?"
"Big fan bro!"
"Anyone watching the news?! Something's happening!"
Suddenly —
The screen flickers. The lights dim. RGB fades to black. The sound cuts out.
JIN (M.C)::
No… no, no, no!
He slams his keyboard. His PC is dead. Power's gone. Wi-Fi gone. Everything — silent.
JIN (M.C)::(shouting)
WHAT THE HELL?!
This was my BIGGEST STREAM!
[HALLWAY – CONTINUOUS]
Jin storms out of his room. His little sister, MIRA (13), is sitting on the floor reading a comic book.
JIN(MC)::
MIRA!
Did you mess with the power again?!
You KNOW how important that stream was!
MIRA(SISTER):: (confused, innocent)
What? No! I didn't touch anything!
Maybe it's the storm?
JIN(M.C)::
Storm?! Are you serious right now—?!
A loud thunderclap BOOMS. The windows shake slightly. Mira flinches.
JIN (breathing heavy)
I'm going to Tae-min's house.
MIRA(SISTER)
Wait… it's really dark outside, Jin.
He ignores her and checks the main power switch. Nothing works. Dead.
JIN (M.C)::(muttering to himself)
This can't be happening.
Not today, of all days…
He grabs his hoodie.
JIN(MC)::
Maybe Tae-min still has Wi-Fi.
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[NEIGHBORHOOD STREET – NIGHT]
The narrow streets are empty. Cold wind whistles between buildings. Jin walks quickly, hoodie pulled over his head. Raindrops start falling.
JIN (M.C)::
Tae-min's house is just two blocks away…
If I can just upload something from there…
Maybe I can save today…
He pulls out his phone. "NO SIGNAL."
JIN (M.C)::
No signal either?!
What's going on today…?
He looks around.
No people.
No cars.
No sounds.
JIN (M.C)::
Even the stray dogs are gone.
It felt like the whole world had vanished.
[STREET NEAR PARK – 4:30 PM – DARK]
JIN (M.C)::
Wait—oh crap!
Tae-min went to his village today!
Suddenly, heavy rain pours from the sky. Jin raises his arms to cover his head and starts running.
JIN (M.C)::
DAMN IT—!
What kind of cursed day is this?!
JIN (M.C)::
Everything was falling apart.
My game. My stream. Even the weather was against me.
A flash of lightning strikes nearby. For a brief second — he sees something moving in the shadows ahead.
JIN (stops, panting)
W-What was that…?
He squints. Fog rolls in. The shape is gone.
JIN(M.C)::
...I must be imagining things.
He continues walking, slower and more cautious now.
[NARROW LANE NEAR JIN'S HOUSE – NIGHT]
The fog grows thicker. His clothes are soaked. He stops walking and looks around.
JIN (M.C)::
I just wanted to go home.
But everything… felt wrong.
Suddenly — a low, deep humming sound spreads through the air.
It sounds like a machine… or a heartbeat… slow and heavy.
JIN( M.C)::(freezes)
What… is that…?
He looks up.
The sky is swirling — clouds moving unnaturally fast. Inside the darkness… faint flickers of red light blink like pulses.
JIN (M.C)
What the hell is that light in the sky…?
He stares for a moment — but shakes it off and keeps walking.
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[JIN'S HOUSE – 5:01 PM]
Jin enters the house. Everything is dark. Still no power.
JIN (M.C)::
What the hell… power's still out?
MIRA (walking out)
You came back fast.
So… he's not at home?
JIN (M.C)::(shouting)
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
You knew he wasn't home and didn't TELL me?!
MIRA (SISTER)::(scared)
NO! I just heard it from the neighbors!
They gave us food too…
JIN(M.C):: (sighs, calming down)
Ugh… fine.
Let's eat. I'm starving.
He sits at the table. Mira sets the food. Jin stares at her quietly for a moment.
JIN (M.C)::
Ever since the accident…
It's just been me and Mira.
She's my everything now.
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[KITCHEN – MOMENTS LATER]
SUDDEN LOUD CRASH.
MIRA (screaming)
BROTHER!!
JIN (M.C)
What was that sound?!
Mira, hold on—I'm coming!
He rushes into the kitchen — and stops dead in his tracks.
A giant eagle-like monster has smashed through the wall. Its wings spread wide. Its eyes glow red.
Mira is on the floor beside the table, crying.
MIRA (screaming)
Brother!! He-Help me! Please!!
JIN (M.C)
I-I… I can't move…
Mira crawls toward him. Jin shakes off his fear, grabs a basket of supplies, and throws them at the beast.
JIN(M.C)::
MIRA!! Run to me! Now!
The eagle roars and lunges. Mira jumps to her feet and runs to Jin, sobbing.
MIRA(SISTER)::
Save me! Brother, please!
JIN(M.C)::
Don't worry. I've got you.
He grabs her hand, and they run toward his room. The eagle, too large to fit, backs out of the house.
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[JIN'S ROOM – NIGHT]
Mira hugs Jin tightly, shaking with fear.
MIRA(SISTER)::
Why didn't you come faster…?!
I thought I was going to die!
JIN(M.C)::
Shh… it's okay. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you.
BOOM! Another crash shakes the house. The monster returns.
MIRA(SISTER)::
Brother… are we going to die today…?
JIN(MC):: {faking calm}
No…
I'm right here with you.
Inside, Jin can barely breathe. His heart pounds wildly.
Suddenly — the roof rips open. The eagle crashes through, roaring.
JIN(M.C)::
MIRA, RUN!
He pushes her toward the door—
The monster dives toward him—
And then—
A sudden, bright blue light covers the entire room.
Everything stops.
Everything glows.
JIN (M.C)::
W-What… is happening?!
His eyes widen in shock.
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TO BE CONTINUED…